Recreational value of Nortriptyline

[Dyswtric]

I know this was posted a while back but I cannot find it, and there is no search function.
I was wondering what, if any, the recreational value and dose of this would be. I was prescribed it for headaches after my concussion. Also would it be possible to claim its not working and possibly be put on something with more recreational use? Thanks.

 

[Morninggloryseed]

What kind of headaches do you suffer from? You have been prescribed a tricyclic antidepressant. I even looked in the PDR, and I can not find any indications or mention of any pain killing properties. And no, the only people that can feel happy from anti-depressants are people that are depressed. Taking that will make you tired and feel like shit.
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[special k]

it is becoming more common for doctors to prescribe antidepressants for chronic pain and headaches, its also done after the brain is injured.
but no i dont think ths can be used recreationally

 

[Belisarius]

Taking a high dose of a TCA (tricyclic antidepressant) would have dangerous, and possibly fatal consequences. Their effects are anticholinergic at overdose levels...

 

[djmm]

agreed...don't mess with the TCA's...they are highly cardiotoxic in overdose, not to mention a little rough on your liver.
however, TCA's are wonderfully effective and safe at the prescribed dosage
oh, yeah...Nortriptyline is often prescribed for migraine prophylaxis.

 

[Dyswtric]

Yes, i basically have it prescribed for my severe headaches (or migraines) that I have been getting since my accident. It does seem to work well, but they are making me titrate the dose up, and I think it will work better. Thanks for the replys, I will not be using this for any recreation.